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What Is A Network Drop: Solving Drops in Networks

Network drops can seriously impact business operations, leading to lost productivity, communication breakdowns, and even financial losses. Whether you're managing critical systems, supporting remote teams, or delivering services to customers, a stable network is essential for maintaining business continuity. But what causes these network drops? How can you fix them? And most importantly, how can you prevent them from happening again?

What is Network Device Monitoring & How to Configure It? | Obkio NPM Onboarding Series

In this video, we’re looking at the “Network Devices” tab in Obkio’s Network Performance Monitoring App. Here you monitor network devices using SNMP polling and configure network device monitoring. Obkio collects different network metrics about the network device, mainly the CPU usage of the device in question, as well as information about the bandwidth of the ports.

8 Most Common Latency Issues & How to Troubleshoot Them

Whether you’re a business running cloud-based applications, an educational institution facilitating virtual learning or a remote worker, latency issues can be a major roadblock. At a time when businesses and remote workers depend heavily on cloud services, real-time communication tools like Zoom, and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, even a slight delay in network performance can disrupt workflows, cause frustration, and hinder overall efficiency.

Why Is My Internet Connection Unstable? - Tips for Remote Users & Businesses

The digital world is fast-paced, and both remote users and businesses rely heavily on stable Internet connections to stay connected, productive, and efficient. But what happens when your Internet connection becomes unreliable? Whether you're experiencing video call interruptions, slow loading times, or frequent disconnections, an unstable connection can cause chaos. So, why is your Internet connection unstable, and how can you fix it?

How to Know if My ISP is Getting Packet Loss & How to Fix It

Packet loss is one of the most common network problems that can occur at any moment, impacting various applications and services, including Internet performance. When users experience issues like slow loading times or dropped connections, their first instinct may be to wonder: Is the packet loss on my end or my ISP's end? How can I know if my ISP is experiencing packet loss? This question is crucial for both customers and ISPs.

What Are Speed Tests & How to Run Them (Scheduled & On-Demand) | Obkio NPM Onboarding Series

What Are Speed Tests & How to Run Them (Scheduled & On-Demand) Learn how to measure network speed and validate the overall performance of your network with scheduled and on-demand speed tests in Obkio's Network Performance Monitoring app. You can view, schedule and run Speed Tests from the “Speed Tests” tab in Obkio’s app.

How to Create, Customize & Share Network Performance Reports | Obkio NPM Onboarding Series

In this video, we’re looking at the “Dashboards” tab in Obkio’s Network Performance Monitoring App. The Network Monitoring Dashboards allow you to visualize all the information and metrics collected from your Obkio account. You can leverage dashboards to analyze and compare information and find answers when monitoring and troubleshooting network performance. You can create an unlimited number of Dashboards in your Obkio account. These Dashboards will be composed of several Widgets.

What is Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) & How It Works | Obkio NPM Onboarding Series

In this video, we’re looking at the “Network Performance” tab in Obkio’s Network Performance Monitoring App. This tab displays the number of Monitoring Sessions currently configured in your Obkio account. Learn how to use Network Performance Monitoring in Obkio's app to monitor end-to-end network performance using network metrics to identify performance issues and improve the user experience.

Top 10 Reasons for LAN Congestion: How to Identify and Troubleshoot Them

As an IT professional or network administrator, you understand the critical importance of maintaining a smooth and efficient network. LAN congestion can be a silent disruptor, causing significant slowdowns and affecting the productivity of your entire team. Imagine trying to navigate through a traffic jam on your way to an important meeting – frustrating, isn't it? This is precisely what LAN congestion feels like for your network.

What is Network Monitoring? Everything You Need to Know About, What It Is & How It Works

' Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or just beginning to explore the intricacies of network monitoring, you may have heard about "Network Monitoring" and how important it is to ensure that your network, and all its related applications, services and devices, are working as they should be.